Lead Cook

Stonecrest Services LLC • Summerfiled, FL

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About The Position

The Lead Cook provides hands-on cooking and food production in the Culinary Services Department of a senior living community. The position helps lead daily kitchen operations and is responsible for maintaining high standards of service, cleanliness, sanitation, food quality, appearance, and presentation while preparing meals for residents. The Lead Cook also supervises kitchen staff in food preparation, production, food delivery systems, and utility.

Requirements

• At least one year of restaurant, senior living, or equivalent cooking experience.
• Current state-required sanitation certification or license, such as Safe Food Handling and/or Certified Food Manager, as required by state requirements.
• Ability to speak, lead, and comprehend English.
• Knowledge of local Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements relevant to culinary services.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interdepartmental communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to be available for community emergencies.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the community's standards for cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization.
• Adhere to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards.
• Produce and serve menu-cycle programs that meet required nutritional and dietary criteria and prepare diets according to policy and procedure.
• Cook with speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Assist with meal service and ware washing as necessary.
• Visit residents at their tables periodically to evaluate food-service quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance.
• Evaluate operations and procedures and recommend revisions to improve food service when necessary.
• Follow HIPAA requirements regarding residents' dietary restrictions and needs.
• Complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner.
• Attend assigned or requested in-services.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team and other community meetings as assigned.
• Assist the Chef with daily tasks.
• Stock stations, rotate inventory, and maintain inventory.
• Supervise kitchen staff in food preparation, production, food delivery systems, and utility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed